KR20110008940A - Mobile terminal and operation method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PURPOSE: A portable terminal unlocking method is provided to define a specific unlocking signal by using an acceleration sensor or a specific input sequence. CONSTITUTION: If a touch screen is in locked state(S400), a controller receives a touch signal through a touch of a touch screen part(S405). While the touch signal is inputted, if a signal from an acceleration sensor is detected, the controller unlock the touch screen of the portable terminal(S415). The touch signal is inputted more than a predetermined time. The acceleration sensor outputs signal by detecting a movement to a specific direction.

Description

Mobile terminal and operation method thereof

The present invention relates to a portable terminal and a method of operating the same, and more particularly, to a portable terminal having a touch screen, a portable terminal capable of releasing a locked state of the touch screen and a method of operating the same.

A portable terminal is a portable device that is portable and has one or more functions for making voice and video calls, inputting and outputting information, and storing data.

In the portable terminal implemented in the form of such a multimedia device, new attempts have been applied in various ways in terms of hardware and software to implement complex functions. By arranging the touch screen in the mobile terminal, touch input is possible, and by implementing the user input unit through the touch screen, the display can be utilized in various ways.

If the touch screen is not used, the touch screen should be locked to prevent a touch input not intended by the user. Therefore, not only the touch screen lock but also the touch screen lock is an important factor. Generally, since the touch screen is input through the touch screen for a predetermined time or the touch screen is unlocked by using a separate user input unit, the locked state of the touch screen may be prevented by inadvertent touch input or user input. Often terminated.

Therefore, a method for canceling the lock state of the touch screen is required according to a user's intention.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a method of operating the same, by using an acceleration sensor or by setting a lock release signal having a predetermined input order. In providing.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a portable terminal, the method comprising: receiving a touch signal through at least one region of the touch screen when the touch screen is locked, and while the touch signal is input, If there is a signal output from the acceleration sensor, the step of unlocking the locked state of the touch screen.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a mobile terminal, the method comprising: setting a first touch signal having a predetermined input order and form as a lock release signal of a touch screen; Receiving a touch signal through a screen; and canceling a lock state of the touch screen when the touch signal is input and the shape of the touch signal is the same as the first touch signal.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a mobile terminal, the method comprising: setting two or more scroll bars as a lock release signal of a touch screen, displaying two or more scroll bars when the touch screen is locked, and displaying the scroll bars. When a touch signal is input through the display, scrolling and displaying the scroll bar in response to the input touch signal, and when the displayed scroll bar is the same as the lock release signal, canceling the locked state of the touch screen.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method of operating a mobile terminal, the method including: displaying a first icon and a second icon, inputting a drag signal through the first icon, and first inputting the drag signal; If the icon moves to overlap the second icon, performing an operation corresponding to an area where the first icon and the second icon overlap.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a touch signal is input through at least one region of a locked touch screen and the touch screen, and is output from an acceleration sensor while the touch signal is input. If there is a signal, the control unit for canceling the lock state of the touch screen.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a mobile terminal includes a touch screen in a locked state and a first touch signal having a predetermined input order and form as a lock release signal of a touch screen, and a touch is performed through the touch screen. And a control unit configured to cancel the lock state of the touch screen when a signal is input and an input order and form of the touch signal are the same as the first touch signal.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a mobile terminal, which is in a locked state, sets a touch screen displaying two or more scroll bars, and sets a plurality of scroll bars as a lock release signal of a touch screen, and inputs a touch signal through the scroll bars. And a control unit configured to scroll the scroll bar in response to the input touch signal and display the scroll bar on the touch screen, and to cancel the locked state of the touch screen when the scroll bar is the same as the lock release signal.

In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a mobile terminal includes a touch screen displaying a first icon and a second icon, and a drag signal is input through the first icon so that the first icon overlaps the second icon. When moving so as to, the control unit for performing an operation corresponding to the overlapping area of the first icon and the second icon.

According to the present invention, the locked state of the touch screen can be released by using the acceleration sensor.

Hereinafter, with reference to the drawings will be described the present invention in more detail.

The portable terminal described in the present specification includes a mobile phone, a smart phone, a notebook computer, a digital broadcasting terminal, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a portable multimedia player (PMP), navigation, and the like.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. Referring to FIG. 1, a portable terminal according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention will be described in terms of components according to functions.

1, the portable terminal 100 includes a wireless communication unit 110, an A / V input unit 120, a user input unit 130, a sensing unit 140, an output unit 150, A memory 160, an interface unit 170, a control unit 180, and a power supply unit 190. Such components may be configured by combining two or more components into one component, or by dividing one or more components into two or more components as necessary when implemented in an actual application.

The wireless communication unit 110 may include a broadcast receiving module 111, a mobile communication module 113, a wireless Internet module 115, a short distance communication module 117, and a GPS module 119.

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information from an external broadcast management server through a broadcast channel. In this case, the broadcast channel may include a satellite channel, a terrestrial channel, and the like. The broadcast management server may refer to a server for generating and transmitting at least one of a broadcast signal and broadcast related information and a server for receiving at least one of the generated broadcast signal and broadcast related information and transmitting the broadcast signal to the terminal.

The broadcast related information may mean information related to a broadcast channel, a broadcast program, or a broadcast service provider. The broadcast signal may include not only a TV broadcast signal, a radio broadcast signal, and a data broadcast signal, but also a broadcast signal in which a data broadcast signal is combined with a TV broadcast signal or a radio broadcast signal. The broadcast related information may also be provided through a mobile communication network, and in this case, may be received by the mobile communication module 113. Broadcast related information may exist in various forms. For example, it may exist in the form of Electronic Program Guide (EPG) of Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB) or Electronic Service Guide (ESG) of Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H).

The broadcast receiving module 111 receives broadcast signals using various broadcasting systems. In particular, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Terrestrial (DMB-T), a Digital Multimedia Broadcasting-Satellite (DMB-S) ), Digital Video Broadcast-Handheld (DVB-H), Integrated Services Digital Broadcast-Terrestrial (ISDB-T), and the like. In addition, the broadcast receiving module 111 may be configured to be suitable for all broadcast systems providing broadcast signals as well as such digital broadcast systems. The broadcast signal and / or broadcast related information received through the broadcast receiving module 111 may be stored in the memory 160.

The mobile communication module 113 transmits and receives a radio signal with at least one of a base station, an external terminal, and a server on a mobile communication network. Here, the wireless signal may include various types of data according to voice call signal, video call signal, or text / multimedia message transmission and reception.

The wireless Internet module 115 refers to a module for wireless Internet access, and the wireless Internet module 115 can be embedded in the mobile terminal 100 or externally. The short-range communication module 117 refers to a module for short-range communication. Bluetooth, radio frequency identification (RFID), infrared data association (IrDA), ultra wideband (UWB), ZigBee, and the like can be used as the short distance communication technology. A GPS (Global Position System) module 119 receives position information from a plurality of GPS satellites.

The A / V (Audio / Video) input unit 120 is for inputting an audio signal or a video signal, and may include a camera 121 and a microphone 123. The camera 121 processes image frames such as still images or moving images obtained by the image sensor in the video call mode or the photographing mode. The processed image frame may be displayed on the display unit 151.

The image frame processed by the camera 121 may be stored in the memory 160 or transmitted to the outside through the wireless communication unit 110. The camera 121 may be equipped with two or more cameras according to the configuration of the terminal.

The microphone 123 receives an external sound signal by a microphone in a communication mode, a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, or the like, and processes it as electrical voice data. The processed voice data can be converted into a form that can be transmitted to the mobile communication base station through the mobile communication module 113 and output when the voice data is in the call mode. The microphone 123 may use various noise removing algorithms for removing noise generated in the process of receiving an external sound signal.

The user input unit 130 generates key input data input by the user for controlling the operation of the terminal. The user input unit 130 may include a key pad, a dome switch, a touch pad (static pressure / capacitance), a jog wheel, a jog switch, a finger mouse, and the like. In particular, when the touch pad has a mutual layer structure with the display unit 151 described later, this may be referred to as a touch screen.

The sensing unit 140 senses the current state of the portable terminal 100 such as the open / close state of the portable terminal 100, the position of the portable terminal 100, Thereby generating a sensing signal. For example, when the mobile terminal 100 is in the form of a slide phone, it may sense whether the slide phone is opened or closed. In addition, it may be responsible for sensing functions related to whether the power supply unit 190 is supplied with power, whether the interface unit 170 is coupled to an external device, and the like.

The sensing unit 140 may include an acceleration sensor 143. The acceleration sensor 143 converts an acceleration signal in one direction into an electrical signal and is widely used with the development of micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technology. Acceleration sensor 143 measures the acceleration of a large value embedded in an airbag system of a vehicle and used to detect a collision, and recognizes the fine movement of a human hand and uses the acceleration of a minute value used as an input means such as a game. There are many different types of measurements. The acceleration sensor 143 is usually configured by mounting two or three axes in one package, and in some cases, only one Z axis is required depending on the use environment. Therefore, if for some reason it is necessary to use the acceleration sensor in the X-axis or Y-axis direction instead of the Z-axis direction, the acceleration sensor may be mounted on the main board using a separate engraving board.

The output unit 150 is for outputting an audio signal, a video signal, or an alarm signal. The output unit 150 may include a display unit 151, an audio output module 153, an alarm unit 155, and the like.

The display unit 151 displays and outputs information processed by the mobile terminal 100. For example, when the portable terminal 100 is in the call mode, a UI (User Interface) or a GUI (Graphic User Interface) associated with a call is displayed. When the portable terminal 100 is in the video communication mode or the photographing mode, the photographed or received images can be displayed individually or simultaneously, and the UI and the GUI are displayed.

Meanwhile, as described above, when the display unit 151 and the touch pad form a mutual layer structure to form a touch screen, the display unit 151 may be used as an input device in addition to the output device. If the display unit 151 is configured as a touch screen, the display unit 151 may include a touch screen panel, a touch screen panel controller, and the like. In this case, the touch screen panel is a transparent panel attached to the outside and may be connected to the internal bus of the portable terminal 100. The touch screen panel keeps an eye on the contact result and sends corresponding signals to the touch screen panel controller when there is a touch input. The touch screen panel controller processes the signals and then transmits the corresponding data to the controller 180 so that the controller 180 can know whether there is a touch input and which area of the touch screen has been touched.

In addition, the display unit 151 may include a liquid crystal display, a thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, an organic light-emitting diode, a flexible display, and a three-dimensional display. It may include at least one of the display (3D display). In addition, two or more display units 151 may exist according to the implementation form of the mobile terminal 100. For example, the external display unit (not shown) and the internal display unit (not shown) may be simultaneously provided in the portable terminal 100.

The audio output module 153 outputs audio data received from the wireless communication unit 110 or stored in the memory 160 in a call signal reception mode, a call mode or a recording mode, a voice recognition mode, a broadcast reception mode, The sound output module 153 outputs sound signals related to functions performed in the portable terminal 100, for example, a call signal reception tone, a message reception tone, and the like. The sound output module 153 may include a speaker, a buzzer, and the like.

The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying the occurrence of an event of the portable terminal 100. Examples of events occurring in the mobile terminal 100 include call signal reception, message reception, key signal input, and the like. The alarm unit 155 outputs a signal for notifying occurrence of an event in a form other than an audio signal or a video signal. For example, the signal may be output in the form of vibration. When a call signal is received or a message is received, the alarm unit 155 may output a vibration to inform this. Alternatively, when a key signal is input, the alarm unit 155 may output a vibration in response to the key signal input. This vibration output allows the user to recognize the occurrence of the event. Of course, the signal for event occurrence notification may be output through the display unit 151 or the sound output module 153.

The memory 160 may store a program for processing and controlling the controller 180 and may provide a function for temporarily storing input or output data (for example, a phone book, a message, a still image, a video, etc.). It can also be done.

The memory 160 may be a flash memory type, a hard disk type, a multimedia card micro type, a card type memory (for example, SD or XD memory), RAM The storage medium may include at least one type of storage medium. In addition, the mobile terminal 100 may operate a web storage that performs a storage function of the memory 150 on the Internet.

The interface unit 170 serves as an interface with all external devices connected to the portable terminal 100. Examples of external devices connected to the mobile terminal 100 include a wired / wireless headset, an external charger, a wired / wireless data port, a memory card, a memory card, a SIM / UIM card, and the like, and an audio I / O (Input). / Output) terminal, video I / O (Input / Output) terminal, earphone, and the like. The interface unit 170 receives data from the external device or receives power from the external device and transmits the data to each component in the portable terminal 100 so that data in the portable terminal 100 can be transmitted to the external device .

The controller 180 typically controls the operation of the respective units to control the overall operation of the mobile terminal 100. For example, perform related control and processing for voice calls, data communications, video calls, and the like. In addition, the controller 180 may include a multimedia playback module 181 for multimedia playback. The multimedia playback module 181 may be configured in hardware in the controller 180 or may be configured in software separately from the controller 180.

The power supply unit 190 receives external power and internal power under the control of the controller 180 and supplies power necessary for operation of the respective components.

The portable terminal related to the present invention has been described above in terms of components according to functions. Hereinafter, referring to FIGS. 2 and 3, the portable terminal related to the present invention will be further described in terms of components according to appearance. Hereinafter, for convenience of description, a bar type portable terminal having a front touch screen among various types of portable terminals such as a folder type, a bar type, a swing type, a slider type, and the like will be described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to the bar type portable terminal, but can be applied to all types of portable terminals including the aforementioned type.

2 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention, showing a portable terminal including two display units. Referring to FIG. 2, the case forming the exterior of the portable terminal 100 is formed by the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2. Various electronic components are embedded in the space formed by the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2. The front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2 may be connected in a folder type or may be connected in a slide type. At least one intermediate case may be further disposed between the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2. Such cases may be formed by injecting synthetic resin, or may be formed to have a metal material such as stainless steel (STS) or titanium (Ti).

The first display unit 151a, the first sound output module 153a, and the first camera 121a may be disposed in the main body, specifically, the front case 100A-1. The second display unit 151b may be disposed on the rear case 100A-2, and the first user input unit 130c and the microphone 123 may be disposed on the side of the rear case 100A-2. have. In addition, a second user input unit such as a keypad may be disposed in the front case 100A-1 and the rear case 100A-2.

The first display unit 151a and the second display unit 151b include a liquid crystal display (LCD), organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and the like, which visually express information. The first display unit 151a and the second display unit 151b may be configured to allow input of information by a user's touch by operating as a touch screen by overlapping the touch pad in a layer structure.

The first sound output module 153a may be implemented in the form of a receiver or a speaker. The first camera 121a may be implemented to be suitable for capturing an image or a video of a user or the like. The microphone 123 may be implemented in a form suitable for receiving a user's voice, other sounds, and the like.

The first to second user inputs may be collectively referred to as a user manipulating portion 130. For example, the user input unit 130 may be implemented as a dome switch or a touch pad that may receive a command or information by a user's push or touch operation, or may be operated by a wheel or jog method or a joystick that rotates a key. Or the like. In terms of functionality, the first user input 130c can act as a hot-key for activating a special function in the mobile terminal 100, and the second user input 130 can start, end, call, and It may operate to input a selection of an operation mode or the like.

3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2. Referring to FIG. 3, a fourth user input unit 130d, a fifth user input unit 130e, and an interface unit 170 may be disposed on the side of the rear case 100A-2, and the rear case 100A-2 may be disposed. The second camera 121b may be additionally mounted on the rear side of the).

The second camera 121b may have a photographing direction substantially opposite to that of the first camera 121a, and may have different pixels from the first camera 121a. For example, in the case of a video call or the like, the first camera 121a has a low pixel so that the user's face is photographed and transmitted to the other party, and the second camera 121b photographs a general subject and does not transmit it immediately. In many cases, it is desirable to have a high pixel.

The mirror 125 and the flash 126 may be further disposed adjacent to the second camera 121b. The flash 126 illuminates the subject when the subject is photographed by the second camera 121b. The mirror 125 allows the user to see his / her own face or the like when the user wants to photograph (self-photograph) the second camera 121b.

The second sound output module may be further disposed on the rear case 100A-2. The second sound output module may implement a stereo function together with the first sound output module 153a and may be used for a call in the speakerphone mode.

In addition, an antenna for receiving a broadcast signal may be disposed on one side of the rear case 100A-2 in addition to an antenna for a call. The antenna may be installed to be pulled out of the rear case 100A-2.

The interface unit 170 serves as a path for allowing the portable terminal 100 to exchange data with an external device. For example, the interface unit 170 may be at least one of a wired or wireless connection terminal for connecting to the earphone, a port for short-range communication, or a power supply terminal for supplying power to the mobile terminal 100. have. The interface unit 170 may be a card socket that accommodates an external card such as a subscriber identification module (SIM) or a user identity module (UIM) and a memory card for storing information.

In addition, a power supply unit 190 for supplying power to the portable terminal is mounted on the side of the rear case 100A-2. The power supply unit 190 is, for example, a rechargeable battery, and may be detachably coupled to the rear case 100A-2 for charging.

In the above description, the second camera 121b and the like are disposed on the rear case 100A-2, but the present invention is not limited thereto. In addition, even if the second camera 12b is not separately provided, the first camera 121a may be rotatably formed so as to be able to photograph up to the photographing direction of the second camera 121b.

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a mobile terminal according to the first date and time of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, a predetermined locking function is executed, and the touch screen is locked (S400). When locked, the controller 180 may not execute an operation corresponding to a signal input through the touch screen.

Next, a touch signal is input through a predetermined area of the touch screen (S405). The predetermined area may be two or more areas and may be set based on a user command.

While the touch signal is input through the predetermined region, the controller 180 determines whether a signal output from the acceleration sensor 143 exists (S410). The signal output from the acceleration sensor 143 may be a signal output when the main body of the portable terminal moves to the first axis, and may be a signal output when the main body of the portable terminal moves without a certain direction. That is, there should be a change in acceleration detected by the acceleration sensor 143 while touching a predetermined area.

In addition, the signal output from the acceleration sensor 143 may be a signal output for a predetermined time or more. By checking the signal output for more than a predetermined time, it is possible to exclude the signal generated in accordance with the acceleration change caused by the user error.

As a result of determination in S410, when a signal output by the acceleration sensor 143 exists while the touch signal is input through the predetermined region, the controller 180 releases the lock state of the touch screen (S415). When the locked state of the touch screen is released, the controller 180 may execute an operation corresponding to a signal input through the touch screen.

As a result of the determination of S410, when there is no signal output by the acceleration sensor 143, the locked state of the touch screen is maintained.

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a second date and time of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 5, the first touch signal is set based on a user command (S500). The first touch signal has a predetermined input order and has a predetermined form. The first touch signal is stored as a signal capable of releasing the locked state of the touch screen.

The predetermined lock function is executed, and the touch screen is locked (S505).

A touch signal is input through the locked touch screen (S510). The controller 180 determines whether the touch signal input in step S510 is the same as the first touch signal set in step S500 (S515). Herein, the controller 180 determines whether the order and the trajectory of the touch signal input are the same as the input order and shape of the first touch signal.

As a result of the determination in S515, when the input touch signal is the same as the first touch signal, the controller 180 releases the lock state of the touch screen (S520).

As a result of S515, when the input touch signal is not the same as the first touch signal, the locked state of the touch screen is maintained.

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, a lock release signal is set based on a user command (S600). The unlock signal is generated by combining two or more scroll bars, each scrolled. For example, the first scroll bar scrolled by the first step, the second scroll bar scrolled by the third step, and the third scroll bar scrolled by the first step may be combined and set as the lock release signal.

The predetermined lock function is executed and the touch screen is locked (S605).

When a touch signal is input through the touch screen to release the lock state, the display unit 151 displays two or more scroll bars (S610).

When the touch signal is input through the scroll bar, the controller 180 scrolls the scroll bar based on the input touch signal and displays the scroll bar on the display unit 151 (S615). Therefore, two or more scroll bars are displayed by being moved according to the touch signal.

The controller 180 determines whether the combination of the scroll bars displayed on the display unit 151 is the same as the lock release signal set in step S600 in step S615. In step S615, the lock release signal may include a scroll bar that is not scrolled. The scrollbar displayed at includes a scrollbar that is not scrolled.

As a result of determination in S620, when the scroll scroll combination is the same as the lock release signal, the controller 180 releases the lock state of the touch screen (S625).

On the other hand, as a result of the determination in S620, if the combination of the moved scroll bars is not the same as the unlock signal, the locked state of the touch screen is maintained.

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, the first icon and the second icon are displayed on the display unit 151 (S700). If the first icon is in the form of a dart, the second icon may be in the form of a dart board, and if the first icon is a human form, the second icon may be in the form of a toilet, and if the first icon is in the form of a thumbnail, the second icon may be It may be in the form of a camera.

The first icon is dragged based on the user command (S705). The first icon may be moved by the directional touch signal. The controller 180 determines whether there is an area where the dragged first icon overlaps the second icon (S710).

As a result of determination in S710, when there is an area where the second icon and the dragged first icon overlap, the controller 180 executes an operation corresponding to the overlapping area (S715). The executed operation may be set by the user, and different operations may be executed according to a file corresponding to the first icon. For example, when the first icon is a thumbnail corresponding to the video, the video may be played. When the first icon is a thumbnail corresponding to the music file, the music file may be played.

In addition, when the size of the second icon is larger than the size of the first icon, an operation to be performed may vary depending on which area of the second icon overlaps the first icon. For example, if the dart is dragged onto the dartboard, if the dart is displayed in the area where the number of darts is 1, the menu corresponding to the shortcut key 1 may be executed, and if the dartboard is displayed in the area where the number of darts is 2, The menu corresponding to the shortcut key 2 may be executed.

8 is a diagram illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention together with a screen appearing on a display unit.

As shown in FIG. 8A, the touch screen is locked. A touch signal is input through the first area 800 and the second area 805 of the touch screen. The locked state of the touch screen cannot be released only by inputting a touch signal, and as shown in FIG. 8B, when the main body of the portable terminal moves and a signal is output from the acceleration sensor, the touch screen is locked. The state is terminated.

9 is a diagram illustrating a method of operating a mobile terminal according to a second date and time of the present invention together with a screen appearing on a display unit.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 9, the touch signals 810, 815, and 820 having various input orders and shapes may be set as lock release signals. As shown in FIG. 9B, even if the input touch signal 825 has the same shape as the set lock release signal 820, the input sequence is different, and thus the touch is performed using the input touch signal 825. You cannot unlock the screen.

10 is a diagram illustrating a method of operating a mobile terminal according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention together with a screen appearing on a display unit.

As shown in (a) of FIG. 10, when a touch signal is input through the touch screen to release the lock state of the touch screen, the first scroll bar 830 and the second scroll bar 831 scrolled by a third step. ), A third scroll bar 832 and a fourth scroll bar 833 are displayed. As shown in (b) of FIG. 10, four scroll bars are moved by touch signals, respectively, so that the first scroll bar 835 scrolled by the fourth step, the second scroll bar 836 scrolled by the fourth step, A third scroll bar 837 scrolled by the second stage and a fourth scroll bar 838 scrolled by the fifth stage are displayed.

When the combination of the first scroll bar 835, the second scroll bar 836, the third scroll bar 837, and the fourth scroll bar 838 is the same as the preset lock release signal, as shown in FIG. 10C. Likewise, the lock state of the touch screen is released, and the standby screen 840 is displayed.

11 to 13 illustrate a method of operating a mobile terminal according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention together with a screen appearing on a display unit.

As shown in FIG. 11A, when the first icon 850 is in the form of a dart, and the second icon 845 is in the form of a dart, the first icon 850 is dragged to form a diagram of FIG. As shown in b), when the display overlaps with a predetermined area of the second icon 845, an operation corresponding to the predetermined area is executed.

As illustrated in FIG. 12, more than one second icon may be displayed. As the second icon in the shape of a toilet, a first image, a second image, and a third image 855, 860, and 865 are displayed. When the human-shaped first icon 870 is dragged to overlap the third image 865, an operation corresponding to the third image 865 may be performed. For example, when the first image 855 corresponds to the message composition menu, the second image 860 corresponds to the received message confirmation menu, and the third image 865 corresponds to the sent message confirmation menu, the send message confirmation menu is executed. .

As shown in FIG. 13A, two or more first icons may be displayed. As a thumbnail-shaped first icon, a first image 875 corresponding to a map file, a second image 880 corresponding to a stock file, and a third image 885 corresponding to a video file are displayed. The first icons are displayed together with the second icon 890 in the form of a camera. As shown in FIG. 13B, the third image 885 is dragged to overlap the second icon 890. As shown in FIG. 13C, a video file corresponding to the third image 885 is reproduced to display a video screen 895.

In addition, the portable terminal and its operation method according to the present invention are not limited to the configuration and method of the embodiments described as described above, but the embodiments are all or all of the embodiments so that various modifications can be made. Some may be optionally combined.

Meanwhile, the present invention can be embodied as processor readable codes on a processor readable recording medium provided in a mobile terminal such as a mobile station modem (MSM). The processor-readable recording medium includes all kinds of recording devices that store data that can be read by the processor. Examples of the processor-readable recording medium include ROM, RAM, CD-ROM, magnetic tape, floppy disk, optical data storage device, and the like, and also include a carrier wave such as transmission through the Internet. The processor-readable recording medium can also be distributed over network coupled computer systems so that the processor-readable code is stored and executed in a distributed fashion.

In addition, although the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been shown and described above, the present invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described above, but the technical field to which the invention belongs without departing from the spirit of the invention claimed in the claims. Of course, various modifications can be made by those skilled in the art, and these modifications should not be individually understood from the technical spirit or the prospect of the present invention.

1 is a block diagram of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

2 is a perspective view of a portable terminal according to an embodiment of the present invention;

3 is a rear perspective view of the mobile terminal shown in FIG. 2;

4 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a first date and time of the present invention;

5 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a second date and time of the present invention;

6 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

7 is a flowchart illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

8 is a diagram illustrating a method of operating a mobile terminal according to a first exemplary embodiment of the present invention together with a screen appearing on a display unit;

9 is a diagram illustrating a method of operating a portable terminal according to a second date and time of the present invention together with a screen appearing on a display unit;

FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a mobile terminal operating method according to a third exemplary embodiment of the present invention together with a screen appearing on a display unit; FIG.

11 to 13 illustrate a method of operating a mobile terminal according to a fourth exemplary embodiment of the present invention together with a screen appearing on a display unit.

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Receiving a touch signal through at least one area of the touch screen when the touch screen is locked; And When the signal output from the acceleration sensor is present while the touch signal is input, canceling the locked state of the touch screen. The method of claim 1, And the touch signal is input for at least a predetermined time. The method of claim 1, The acceleration sensor detects only one direction of movement and outputs a signal. The method of claim 1, And the at least one area is preset based on a user command. Setting a first touch signal having a predetermined input order and shape as a lock release signal of the touch screen; Receiving a touch signal through the touch screen when the touch screen is locked; And Canceling the locked state of the touch screen when the touch signal is input and the shape of the touch signal is the same as the first touch signal. Setting at least two scroll bars as a lock release signal of the touch screen; Displaying two or more scroll bars when the touch screen is locked; If a touch signal is input through the scroll bar, scrolling and displaying the scroll bar in response to the input touch signal; And If the displayed scroll bar is the same as the lock release signal, releasing the locked state of the touch screen. The method of claim 6, The displayed scroll bar includes a scroll bar that is not scrolled. Displaying a first icon and a second icon; Inputting a drag signal through the first icon; And And moving the first icon to which the drag signal is input to overlap with the second icon, performing an operation corresponding to a region where the first icon and the second icon overlap. The method of claim 8, And when the first icon is in the form of dart, the second icon is in the form of a dart board. The method of claim 8, If the first icon is a human form, the second icon is a toilet bowl operating method characterized in that the toilet. The method of claim 8, And the operation is set in advance based on a user command. The method of claim 8, And the second icon is in the form of a camera when the first icon is in the form of a thumbnail. The method of claim 8, The operation may vary depending on the file type corresponding to the first icon. A locked touch screen; And And a controller for canceling the lock state of the touch screen when a touch signal is input through at least one area of the touch screen and there is a signal output from the acceleration sensor while the touch signal is input. . A locked touch screen; And A first touch signal having a predetermined input order and shape is set as a lock release signal of a touch screen, a touch signal is input through the touch screen, and an input order and shape of the touch signal are the same as the first touch signal. The mobile terminal includes a control unit for canceling the lock state of the touch screen. A touch screen that is locked and that displays two or more scroll bars; And When a plurality of scroll bars are set as a lock release signal of a touch screen and a touch signal is input through the scroll bars, the scroll bars are scrolled and displayed on the touch screen in response to the input touch signal, and the displayed scroll bars are unlocked. And a control unit for canceling the lock state of the touch screen when the signal is the same. A touch screen displaying a first icon and a second icon; And And a controller configured to execute an operation corresponding to an area where the first icon and the second icon overlap when the drag signal is input through the first icon to move the first icon to overlap the second icon. Mobile terminal.

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